R2 Cloud Storage
Offload your WordPress media to Cloudflare R2 with zero egress fees. Modular add-on system for WooCommerce, LearnDash, EDD and more.
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R2 Cloud Storage shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (90+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where R2 Cloud Storage stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cloudflare | >100 |
| media | >100 |
| offload | #55 |
| r2 | #10 |
| s3 | #93 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About R2 Cloud Storage
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
R2 Cloud Storage offloads your WordPress Media Library to Cloudflare R2 — an S3-compatible object storage with zero egress fees.
Why Cloudflare R2?
- $0 egress fees — No cost for serving files, unlike AWS S3 ($0.09/GB)
- S3-compatible API — Works with existing tools
- Cloudflare CDN integration — Custom domains with global edge caching
- Pay only for storage: $0.015/GB/month
Core Features (Free)
- Automatic media offload on upload
- URL rewriting (serve from R2/custom domain)
- Pre-signed URLs for protected content
- Bulk sync/migration tool
- Responsive image (srcset) support
- Remove local copies to save disk space
- REST API for programmatic access
- i18n ready (pt_BR included)
Modular Add-on System
Extend R2 Cloud Storage with platform-specific add-ons:
- WooCommerce — Digital downloads via R2, product images, signed URLs per order
- LearnDash — Course videos and materials with signed URL protection
- Tutor LMS — Protected video streaming and course materials
- Easy Digital Downloads — Secure digital delivery via R2
- MemberPress — Protected member content via R2
- BuddyBoss — Community uploads stored on R2
Developer Friendly
`php
// Register your own add-on
add_action( ‘r2cs_register_addon’, function( $manager ) {
$manager->register( ‘my-addon’, ‘1.0.0’, ‘My_Addon_Class’ );
});
// Generate signed URLs
$url = r2cs()->signed_url()->generate( ‘path/to/file.pdf’, 3600 );
// Upload files programmatically
$result = r2cs()->client()->upload_file( ‘/local/path.pdf’, ‘remote/path.pdf’ );
`
External Services
This plugin connects to external third-party services as described below.
Cloudflare R2 Object Storage
This plugin connects to the Cloudflare R2 API to upload, retrieve, and delete media files stored in your R2 bucket. The connection is made to https://<account_id>.r2.cloudflarestorage.com using your configured credentials (Account ID, Access Key, and Secret Key).
Data is sent whenever media files are uploaded, deleted, synced, or served via the plugin. The data transmitted includes the file contents and metadata (object key/path).
R2 Cloud Storage License API
This plugin connects to the R2 Cloud Storage license server at https://r2cloudstorage.com/api/v1/license to activate, deactivate, and verify add-on license keys. This connection is only made when a user manually activates or deactivates an add-on license, or when a periodic license verification is performed.
The data transmitted includes: the license key, the add-on slug, and the site domain.
Installation
- Upload the plugin to
/wp-content/plugins/r2-cloud-storage/ - Activate through the Plugins menu
- Go to R2 Storage → Settings
- Enter your Cloudflare R2 credentials (Account ID, Access Key, Secret Key, Bucket)
- Click “Test Connection” to verify
- Enable automatic offload
Getting R2 Credentials
- Log in to Cloudflare Dashboard
- Navigate to R2 Object Storage
- Copy your Account ID from the sidebar
- Go to Manage R2 API Tokens → Create API Token
- Copy the Access Key ID and Secret Access Key
- Create a bucket if you haven’t already
Frequently asked questions
Does this work with existing media?
Yes! Use the Sync tool to migrate all existing media to R2.
Will my images break if I deactivate the plugin?
If you chose “Remove local copies”, the local files are deleted. Keep backups. If local copies exist, WordPress will serve them normally when the plugin is deactivated.
Can I use a custom domain?
Yes. Set up a Custom Domain in Cloudflare R2 and enter it in the settings.
Is this compatible with multisite?
Yes. Network-activate the plugin and each site can have its own settings.
Changelog
Initial release.
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Media Library offload
- Pre-signed URLs
- Bulk sync tool
- Add-on manager
- pt_BR translation
For developers
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FAQ
R2 Cloud Storage: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is R2 Cloud Storage free?
Yes. R2 Cloud Storage is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is R2 Cloud Storage safe to use in 2026?
R2 Cloud Storage shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
How many websites use R2 Cloud Storage?
R2 Cloud Storage is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 659 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 155 times in the last 30 days.
Does R2 Cloud Storage work with WordPress 7.1?
R2 Cloud Storage is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does R2 Cloud Storage need?
R2 Cloud Storage requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was R2 Cloud Storage last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on April 26, 2026 (6 months ago).
Who makes R2 Cloud Storage?
R2 Cloud Storage is developed and maintained by jhomoura.
What are the best alternatives to R2 Cloud Storage?
The most popular alternatives to R2 Cloud Storage are Cloudflare (200K+ installs), Simple CAPTCHA with Cloudfl… (200K+ installs) and Flexible SSL for CloudFlare (100K+ installs).
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